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A345 UOX

1983 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

46,427 mi
Last recorded46,427 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA345 UOX
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 46,427 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 45,924 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 45,924 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 45,777 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 45,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 45,051 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 44,621 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 44,125 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 42,873 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 42,602 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

general age related corosion under vehicle

Fail 12 Jun 2015 42,602 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

general age related corosion under vehicle

Fail 5 Jan 2011 42,253 miles

Both front to rear fuel pipes badly corroded

Both rear flexible brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 42,253 miles

Both front to rear fuel pipes badly corroded

Both rear flexible brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 42,211 miles

Both front suspension struts corroded

Both front to rear fuel pipes corroded(under nearside front inner wing)

Both rear flexi brake hoses-ferrules corroded

Nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2009 42,211 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front suspension struts corroded

Both front to rear fuel pipes corroded(under nearside front inner wing)

Both rear flexi brake hoses-ferrules corroded

Nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2008 42,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 42,091 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 42,091 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 42,036 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?

Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
1,731
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
50,859
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,833
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,426
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,585
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,976
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A345 UOX is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1983 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 48,186 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Sierra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 24,833 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A345 UOX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Sierra typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 43 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A345 UOX registered?

A345 UOX is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 10 August 1983.

Is A345 UOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A345 UOX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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